In 2001 after relocating to Orlando, Florida, William was hired as the Music Director and keyboardist for Ron Kenoly. It was during his time with Dr. Kenoly that William had the opportunity to travel all over the world and experience the presence of God in multiple cultures and expressions. This experience impacted his ministry tremendously. William has an ability to connect with people of multiple cultures and reach multiple generations in the same setting so that everyone can experience the presence of God together.
In 2003 utilizing his educational background (B.S. in Entertainment Business) and fulfilling a God given desire, "The Delivery Room" recording studio was established. William recorded his first solo effort, "The Reason I Live" out of the studio, along with hosting numerous other sessions. In 2005 "The Delivery Room" expanded into a brand new 2300 sq ft space and has hosted several artists and producers such as Martha Munizzi, Group One Crew, KJ-52, Tito Nieves, Loris Holland, Aaron Pearce, and EA Sports.
In 2006, William accepted the position of worship leader at The Gathering Place in Lake Mary, FL., serving alongside Pastor Sam Hinn. In 2007 William was ordained as a pastor at The Gathering Place and while serving this multicultural body has hosted recording artist and worship leaders such as Hillsong United, Martha Munizzi (also a member of the church), Jeff Deyo, Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Ricardo Sanchez and others.
In addition to music, William is a teacher who ministers the Word in churches and conferences, and is fully committed to establishing an organization that deals with some of the global goliath's facing our world today such as hunger, clean drinking water, and domestic H.S. graduation.The Williams Brothers
Downpour
William McDowell Lyrics
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We are dry and thirsty
Lord, we need a saturation
A time of refreshing
Let Your Glory rain down
Let it fill us to running over, running over
(Chorus:)
Flood us with Your rain
Manifest Your Glory Lord
We're thirsty for downpour
(Verse 2:)
We can see the rain clouds
As they gather overhead
We're ready to see them break
Send us living water
Let it fill us to running over, running over
(Vamp:)
Say Yes (x4)
Rain down in this place
And fill us to
Running over (x6)
(Chorus)
The lyrics to the William McDowell song, Downpour, express the hunger and thirst for a spiritual refreshing and renewal. The song is a plea to God to pour out His glory and let His rain fall upon those who are craving it. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges their dryness and thirstiness, acknowledging the need for a saturation and a time of refreshing. They express their desire for God's glory to rain down upon them and fill them to the point of overflowing. The chorus further emphasizes this desire for a downpour of God's glory, asking Him to open the gates and flood them with His rain. The second verse speaks of seeing the rain clouds gathering overhead and being ready for them to break, asking God to send His living water to fill them to the point of overflowing.
Line by Line Meaning
We are dry and thirsty
We are spiritually depleted and in need of your grace, Lord
Lord, we need a saturation
We need an overflowing abundance of your presence in our lives
A time of refreshing
We need a renewal and restoration of our faith
Let Your Glory rain down
We ask that you shower us with your divine presence and power
Let it fill us to running over, running over
Let us be completely consumed and overflowing with your love and grace
Open up the gates
We ask that you remove any barriers that prevent us from receiving your blessings
Flood us with Your rain
We ask that you completely drench us with your love and power
Manifest Your Glory Lord
Reveal your divine presence and majesty to us, Lord
We're thirsty for downpour
We yearn for a powerful outpouring of your grace and love
We can see the rain clouds
We are hopeful and expectant for your blessings to come
As they gather overhead
As we sense your blessings drawing near
We're ready to see them break
We are eager for your blessings to pour down upon us
Send us living water
We ask that you supply us with your life-giving grace and love
Say Yes (x4)
We express our willingness and surrender to your will
Rain down in this place
We ask that your blessings pour down upon us here and now
And fill us to
We ask that you completely consume us with your love and grace
Running over (x6)
Let us be overflowing with your blessings, abundance, and grace
Contributed by Savannah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.